2011 Young At Heart Festival FAQ*
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YAH Fishing Derby for Kids! • YAH Parade
Great Food! • Exciting Carnival Rides! • Amazing Music! • YAHF Photo Gallery! •
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SOON! Download your own Young at Heart PDF!
South on Walker Ave. from East Riverside Blvd.
Rain or Shine!
Call the Parks Chamber of Commerce
office at 815-633-3999
with any questions.
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SAVE MORE!
ONE ADMISSION PRICE FOR ALL FOUR DAYS!
Buy $6.00 YOUNG AT HEART BUTTONS in advance
until Fri. May 27 afternoon
Buttons $8.00 each at the gate
(Kids 8 and under FREE when accompanied by an adult!)
Buy at these locations:
Northwest Bank – 4932 N. Second St., Loves Park
Northwest Bank – 3106 N. Rockton Road, Rockford
Northwest Bank – E. State at Phelps Ave., Rockford
Alpine Bank – Harlem at Alpine, inside Logli’s
Alpine Bank – Harlem/N. Second St., Loves Park
Associated Bank – 6213 N. Second St., Loves Park
Associated Bank – 622 Machesney Rd., Machesney Park
Associated Bank - 3333 N. Rockton Rd., Rockford
Blackhawk Bank – 9609 Forest Hills Rd., Machesney Park
City Of Loves Park – Loves Park City Hall, Loves Park
Fifth Third Bank - 3936 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford
First Community Credit Union – 1405 W. Lane Rd., Machesney Park
Kelly Williamson Mobil Stations - At select stations
Logli - Loves Park
North Suburban Library – 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park
North Suburban Library – 5562 Clayton Circle, Roscoe
PNC Bank - E Riverside Blvd./N. Second St., Loves Park
PNC Bank - E. Riveride Blvd./N. Mulford Rd., Loves Park
Riverside Community Bank – Rte. 173, Machesney Park
Riverside Comm. Bank – Perryville & E. Riverside, Rockford
Rock Valley Federal Credit Union – 1201 Clifford, Loves Park
Rock Valley Federal Credit Union – 11280 Forest Hills Rd., Machesney Park
Village Of Machesney Park – Village Hall, Machesney Park
Valli Produce - 6550 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park
YOUNG AT HEART FESTIVAL FAMILY FUN PACKS AVAILABLE FIRST WEEK IN MAY!!!
Get 4 Young at Heart Buttons and 4 $2.00 off ride wristband coupons
(a $32.00 Value) for ONLY $24.00!!
Hurry! Supplies are limited!!
Family Fun packs available at select locations only:
Loves Park City Hall • Village of Machesney Park • Logli at Harlem & Alpine Rds.
6:00 p.m. to midnight
5:00 p.m. Opening ceremonies
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – The Sensations
10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – The Buckinghams
12:00 Noon to Midnight
Kids' Day!
Sponsored by SwedishAmerican Foundation
1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Jim Gill
2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Mr. Steve
3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - Damen Avenue Puppeteers
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Redline 7000
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Infinity
10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Head East
12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. - Watch for Billy the Balloon Guy!
12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. - Face Painting!
download special Kids Day Flyer for more info.
12:00 Noon to Midnight
9:00 a.m. – YAH parade starts at Woodward north on North 2nd. Street to Windsor Road
Entertainment: Country Music Day!
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Young at Heart Idol
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Cori Jo & The Outlaw Junkies
8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Bucky Covington
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks Spectacular
10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Southern Heritage
12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Patriotic Day!
12:30 Noon to 2:00 p.m. – Memorial Day Variety Show!
Senior Follies & Forest Hills Dance Company
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Clutch Cargo
Festival ends at 6:00 p.m.
Kids Day Ride wristbands for only $10.00 - buy in advance and save!
Noon-6pm on May 23, 24 and 25, 2011 at Parks Chamber office at the Loves Park City Hall -
download special Kids Day Flyer for more info.
Saturday ride special: Noon to 4:00 p.m. Midway Madness! All rides – 1 ticket each; 10 tickets for $15.00; 1 ticket is $2.00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCyzC9YmH-4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09HkxDB1nqQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwtVxw-HxMc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8sr7vGqOy0
1.) R. D. Concessions - Cotton Candy, Carmel Apples, Snocones, Apple Chips, Popcorn, Fresh Lemonade and Shaved Ice.
2.) Bev’s Popcorn - Popcorn, Carmel Corn, Cheese Corn, Sno Cones, Cotton Candy, Carmel Apples
3.) Carlson Sweet Corn – Roasted Sweet Corn, Baked Potato with Toppings, Baked Sweet Potato, Corn Dogs, French Fries, Dill Pickles, Cheese Stix, Nachos & Cheese
4.) Quality Concessions- Mozzarella Stix, Cheddar Nuggets, Jalapeno Cheddar, Swiss n Rye, Nachos, Vegetable Combo, Strawberry Smoothies
5.) Red Barn - Elephant Ears with various toppings
6.) Sarah’s Sweet Shoppe- Funnel Cakes, Brownies, Cookies, Muffins, Éclairs, Apple Dumplings, Elephant Ears, Hot Chocolate & Lemonade
7.) Sharonne’s Concessions - Corn Dogs, Nachos and Cheese, Funnel Cakes with various toppings
(Food vendors updated 5/1/2010.)
8.) Skinner’s Amusements II - Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Funnel Cakes with Various toppings
9) Loves Park Firefighters - Brats, Chili Dogs, Hot Dogs, Chili Brat, Chili Cheese Dogs, Chili Cheese Brat, Cheeseburger, Pork Chop Sandwich, Nachos, Chili Cheese Nachos
10.) Hey Bros Ice Cream - Ice Cream
11.) Rosie’s Cantina - Soft/Hard Tacos, Burritos, Fajitas, Taco Salad, Nachos. Nachos Supreme
12.) Mary’s Pizza - Pizza by the slice, Pretzels, Nachos
13.) Chamber Beer Garden - Beer & Wine by the glass
14.) Italian Ice & More
15.) Food Express - Giant Turkey Legs, Stuffed Pretzels
Young at Heart Idol
Finalists chosen for May 28 show. Winner by audience response. For info, call 633-9393. Download information here.
Young at Heart Kids Fishing Derby
Sponsored by 2nd Cousins Bar & Grill
8:30-11:00 a.m. - Martin Park lagoon
Register at the event--no form needed
Young at Heart Pageant
3 p.m. at Loves Park City Hall. For pageant info, call 633-9393.
Trickie Enterprises and The Parks Chamber have joined forces to assist the Helping Hands Pantry.
Young at Heart Parade
9 a.m. - Starts at Woodward in Loves Park and goes north on N. Second Street to Meadow Mart parking lot.
To enter please call Barb at 815-654-5033.
World Trade Center Steel
See two of the steel beams from 9/11 on display next to the Loves Park Firemen's tent..